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Forensic Scientist Backs New Knife Campaign by Survivor
A forensic science expert from De Montfort University Leicester has partnered with Southport attack survivor Leanne Lucas to campaign for safer knives. read more
University, Supreme Court Launch Online Mental Health Evaluation Certification
Crucial training for determining someone's competency to stand trial was previously only available once every two years. A new program expands access for forensic mental health professionals. read more
Scientist Develops Method to Use Heartbeat to Reveal Deepfakes
Geradts presented a preview of a (not yet published) method to distinguish deepfakes from real images: blood flow detection. read more
Latent Print Search Accuracy Against Rolled, Flat, and Contactless Known Prints
In this webinar you’ll learn how agencies are considering only capturing flat impressions or even using a contactless device for non-arrest purposes. Also, you'll hear research into the accuracy of latent prints searched against different types of known print images. read more
Live Webinar: Latent Print Search Accuracy Against Rolled, Flat, and Contactless Known Prints
In this webinar, hear from Eric Ray as he discusses Latent Print Search Accuracy Against Rolled, Flat, and Contactless Known Prints. read more
Audit: 36 Police-custody Deaths Should have been Ruled Homicides
An independent audit found that 36 deaths in police custody over a two-decade span in Maryland should have been ruled homicides by the state’s top medical examiner Dr. David Fowler. read more
How to Solve a DNA Mystery: Part 2
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"Was that really her testimony?", I asked Kulick. I now realized why Manuel's DNA was on everything, but Samantha on nothing. read more
Othram Identifies Deceased Man Living Under Assumed Identity 20 Years Later
Almost 20 years after his remains were found in, a man who lived under an assumed identity has been identified as David D’Intinosanto. read more
Governor Awards University Grant to Support Forensic Training for Law Enforcement
The funding will enable Jacksonville State to continue offering training that helps officers recognize, preserve, and collect crucial evidence at crime scenes. read more
Report: UK Child Sexual Abuse Survivors Lack Support
Over 640 victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation in the UK have shared their stories in a global effort to raise awareness about the realities of sexual violence against children, the challenges of disclosure and recovery, and its enduring impact on their lives. read more
Experimental Painkiller Could Provide Relief Without the High
An experimental drug developed at Duke University School of Medicine could offer powerful pain relief without the dangerous side effects of opioids. read more
John Doe with Croatian/Serbian Heritage Found with No Hands Remains Unidentified
The victim was shot twice in the back of his head and he was stripped of all of his clothing. His hands were severed from his arms. read more
DNA Matters: How to Solve a DNA Mystery
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So much evidence making so little sense. Weeks of transcripts from many witnesses nagged by DNA discrepancies—conflicting rectal swabs, immaculate mother, battered child. Something was missing, and we needed an answer soon. read more
SAKI Grant, Genealogy Help Solve 1985 Murder of 18-Year-Old
On May 16, 1985, the body of 18-year-old Christine Gallegos was found. She had been beaten, sexually assaulted, and shot to death. read more
Your Fingerprints are the Same Even When Wrinkled
Do your wrinkles always form in the same pattern every time you're in the water for too long? According to new research, the answer is yes. read more